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Stow & Go Storage Opens New Facility in Folkston – By Kelvin Henderson

By Editor | February 11, 2026 |

  A new convenience arrived in Charlton County on Feb. 4 with the grand opening of Stow & Go Storage, located at 5567 Second Street in Folkston. The facility is owned by Folkston Holdings LLC, led by local business partners Corey Murrell and Danny Wheeler, who invested in bringing high-quality, secure, and accessible storage options…

Zetmeir and Hamilton Sign to Continue Their Football Careers – By Glenn Hughes

By Editor | February 11, 2026 |

Two senior Indian football players put the pen to paper last week signing to continue to play football at the next level. Joseph Zetmeir signed to play college football at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. Presbyterian is a NCAA Division I school that plays in the Pioneer Football Conference and plays in the Football…

New Coffee Spot Opens in Folkston – by Leslie Kulwik

By Editor | February 4, 2026 |

Main Street in Folkston has a new gathering place as newlyweds Jacob and Dana Wyss celebrated the grand opening of their coffee shop, The Coffee Vault and More, on Jan. 30. The husband-and-wife team, who live in Hilliard, Florida, were married in April and have combined their shared passion for business and community into this…

MLK Jr. Day Celebration – By Kelvin Henderson

By Editor | January 28, 2026 |

Charlton County Community Comes Together for MLK Jr. Day Celebration    Residents of Charlton County gathered on Monday, January 19th, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual MLK Jr. Day celebration presented by the Unified Alliance of Charlton County. Centered on the theme “Together We Dream, Together…

Celebrating 32 Years of Service

By Editor | January 21, 2026 |

Following more than three decades of advocacy for Georgia’s children, Traci Carter was honored with a retirement celebration on Friday, Jan. 16, at Folkston Methodist Church. The event marked the conclusion of a 32-year career defined by a deep-rooted family legacy of public service. Carter, a second-generation employee whose mother also retired from Charlton County…

Charlton County Siren Assessment Notice!!!

By Editor | January 20, 2026 |

Charlton County Emergency Management Agency will conduct an assessment of eight outdoor warning sirens on Friday, January 30th (weather permitting) beginning around 10:00 a.m. and continuing through end of business hours. This assessment is part of a broader effort to review legacy warning infrastructure, evaluate siren usability, and inform future planning. What to Expect: Residents…

Carter and Rensberry Wedding Announcement

By Editor | January 14, 2026 |

After a lifetime of stories, Sam Rensberry and Charlene Carter are saying “I do” on January 17. Charlene is from Folkston,GA and is the daughter of Tommy and Sheila Carter. Sam is from Santee, CA and is the son of Mickey Rensberry and the late Elton Rensberry.     A small, sweet private ceremony at…

Champ Bailey Family Foundation Hosts Successful “Toys for Joy” Holiday Event – By Kelvin Henderson

By Editor | December 24, 2025 |

On Wednesday, December 17, the Champ Bailey Family Foundation spread holiday cheer during its annual “Toys for Joy” Toy Drive and Christmas Party, held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 204 Mary McLeod Bethune Drive. The family-friendly event welcomed children ages 3 to 12 for an evening filled with festive activities and entertainment. Highlights included…

Gas in Georgia is getting even cheaper

By Editor | December 17, 2025 |

Gas is now at its lowest level in 1,681 days, with prices continuing to drop thanks to President Trump. Gas in Georgia has dropped to $2.78 , a stark contrast from the record high of $2.90  under Biden. Biden recklessly drained our strategic petroleum reserves in an attempt to artificially decrease costs – it didn’t work.…

Christmas Concert held at CCHS Gym – By Kelvin Henderson

By Editor | December 17, 2025 |

The spirit of the season filled the air on Thursday, December 11, as the community gathered for the annual CCHS Christmas Concert. Held at 6:30 p.m. in the CCHS Gym, the festive evening was hailed as a great success, showcasing the musical talents of CCHS students and bringing the school closer as the semester draws…